A Six Flags Over Texas representative tells EW a raft “became stuck” and that “all guests safely exited the ride” amid the incident. Riders who became stuck on Six Flags Over Texas’ Roaring Rapids raft attraction found themselves in troubled waters this week, with some even jumping from the ride as an employee attempted to […]
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He helped turn Detroit’s riverfront into an attraction. Feds say he stole $40M while doing it
DETROIT (AP) — A man who for years controlled the finances at a group that has turned Detroit’s riverfront into a popular attraction was charged Wednesday with embezzling tens of millions of dollars. William Smith routinely used money from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy to pay credit card bills for travel, hotels, limousines, household goods, clothing […]
Gearhead Curios in Galena wins award and grant for roadside attraction
GALENA, Kan. — The souvenir shop Gearhead Curios in Galena has received an award and grant. The Jefferson Highway Association recently presented Gearhead Curios the first-ever Roadside Attraction Award. The Galena attraction is the first Jefferson Highway Information Center, with souvenirs. Aaron Perry bought the establishment in 2018, and began to transform it into what […]
Girl killed near Key Biscayne’s Nixon Beach. The famed attraction isn’t a stranger to danger
A girl was killed while water skiing near Biscayne’s Nixon Beach after a boater rammed into her and sped away Saturday. It’s the latest fatal incident in the vicinity of the famed tourist attraction. Boating accidents aren’t unusual in Biscayne Bay, frequently packed with water and sun worshipers on the weekends and holidays. Authorities are […]
VR version of Boggy Creek Airboat attraction draws attention
Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures is using virtual reality to help folks get back to nature. The Kissimmee attraction can now be walked through via the metaverse, where at-home viewers – represented by avatars – can virtually sit in an airboat, walk through the butterfly enclosure, take in educational talks and, if equipped with a VR […]
LIV casts long shadow as star attraction Jon Rahm mounts Masters defence
What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago Jon Rahm headed to Augusta National as the winner of three of his first eight tournaments of the year, started with a four-putt double bogey and still went on to win the Masters. One year on, Rahm will make the drive down Magnolia Lane as a […]
Australia’s Blue Mountains get new attraction
Australia has opened a 19-kilometre hiking trail through the famous Blue Mountains in the forest region west of Sydney, connecting the famous Wentworth Falls with the towns of Leura and Katoomba where hikers can spend the night. Two days are needed to finish the entire Grand Cliff Top Walk, which cost 10 million Australian dollars […]
Insect behavior around light isn’t about attraction, scientists say
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. At night, it’s not unusual to find a hoard of moths and other insects circling around a porch light or street lamp — but their reasons for being there are likely quite different from what most […]
Is it fatal attraction or confusion? Scientists offer new ideas of why insects flutter near light
WASHINGTON (AP) — Like a moth to flame, many scientists and poets have long assumed that flying insects were simply, inexorably drawn to bright lights. But that’s not exactly what’s going on, a new study suggests. Rather than being attracted to light, researchers believe that artificial lights at night may actually scramble flying insects’ innate […]
New attraction to feature Lego version of Ferrari hybrid
Legoland Florida theme park has revealed more details about its upcoming Ferrari-themed attraction, including the model of car that will be its centerpiece and a more specific opening date range. The Lego Ferrari Build & Race attraction will feature a life-size Lego-brick version of a red Ferrari 296 GTS hybrid, the park says. Visitors to […]
Opening of popular Ice Castles attraction in New Hampshire moved up
Fans of the popular Ice Castles attraction in New Hampshire won’t have to wait as long as they previously thought. The Ice Castles in North Woodstock will be opening on Saturday, January 20th at 2:00 p.m., a week earlier than previously scheduled. The attraction includes ice slides, crawl spaces, caves, and fountains that are illuminated […]
LEGOLAND unveils new attraction that is set to open in the spring
On Jan. 11, LEGOLAND Florida Resort revealed it will have a life-sized Ferrari 296 GTS Hybrid race car, made entirely of LEGO bricks, as part of its all-new LEGO Ferrari Build & Race Experience opening this spring. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LEGOLAND fans were on hand as the curtain was pulled off of […]